The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) ‌agency said on Monday it has ‌been ‌informed that effective ‌from 1400 ‌UTC on Monday, maritime access restrictions ⁠are ‌being enforced affecting Iranian ports and ‌coastal areas, including locations along the Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz.

"Access restrictions apply without distinction to ‌vessels of any flag ‌engaging with ⁠Iranian ports, oil terminals, or coastal facilities," it added.